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Mining

The mining industry must embrace digital change to boost sustainability.

What’s going on

The mining sector is at a crossroads, facing rising demand for minerals like lithium and sustainability challenges. Total Enterprise Reinvention and tech adoption are key to meeting these demands while achieving sustainable growth. With a projected 25% increase in tech investments by 2026, the industry must embrace digital transformation to optimize operations, reduce costs and address environmental concerns.

5 ways the mining industry is changing

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Sustainability through digital tools

Mining companies are leveraging technologies like Digital Twins, IIOT, and AI to drive efficiency, optimize operations and enhance sustainability efforts across the value chain.

Accelerating exploration with predictive analytics

Predictive analytics and machine learning are revolutionizing mineral discovery, helping reduce costs, accelerate exploration and improve resource estimation accuracy.

Urban mining and resource recovery

Recycling e-waste and extracting valuable materials from urban sources is a key strategy to reduce environmental impact, boost revenues and ensure resource availability.

Workforce transformation with AR/VR

Immersive AR/VR training is closing skill gaps, improving safety and increasing productivity by preparing workers for complex tasks in controlled virtual environments.

Enhancing transparency with blockchain

Blockchain ensures full supply chain transparency, from extraction to delivery, helping build trust, reduce fraud and meet regulatory compliance.

What you can do

Harness predictive analytics to streamline mineral exploration, identifying future-facing resources faster. This approach boosts efficiency, reduces costs and accelerates discovery, ensuring a competitive edge in the rapidly evolving mining industry.

2x

Lithium demand is expected to double every 2-3 years.

Utilize AR/VR for immersive training to bridge the skills gap, boost productivity and enhance efficiency in mining operations, ensuring a competent and well-prepared workforce.

+ 25%

Tech investments in mining are expected to increase by more than 25% by 2026.

Invest in urban mining and e-waste recycling to reclaim valuable materials from discarded electronics, reduce environmental impact and create new revenue streams.

$50M+

annual savings can be achieved through urban mining initiatives.

Our leaders

Marco Ribas | Managing Director | Accenture

Marco Ribas

Managing Director – Global Mining Lead

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Dr. Bernd Elser | Senior Managing Director | Accenture

Dr. Bernd Elser

Senior Managing Director – Global Lead for Chemicals and Natural Resources

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